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post #3781 of 4994
2/9/11 at 2:01pm
^^^

even by avs standards...

look at the VERY first post before yours, which was there when you posted... geez...
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post #3782 of 4994
2/9/11 at 2:02pm
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Originally Posted by mkaz527 View Post

Hope you can help! I've owned the 1120-K for about a month now and can't solve a nagging problem. I'm using the HarmonyOne remote to get the unit going. When I power everything on, the unit turns on, switches to the correct input, THEN! switches to TV/Sat for no apparent reason. If I press "Help" on the remote, it works, and if the unit's already on and I start another activity everything works just fine. It's the initial start-up that's giving me a major headache. Any ideas?

Turn off 'HDMI Control' on the receiver.

EDIT: ccotenj beats me again! LOL...
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post #3783 of 4994
2/9/11 at 2:17pm
boy do i feel dumb lol literally same post before mine but where do i turn off the HDMI control I cant seem to find my manual thanks guys! NVM I goolged the manual thank god for google.
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post #3784 of 4994
2/9/11 at 2:53pm
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Originally Posted by palehorse View Post

Turn off 'HDMI Control' on the receiver.

EDIT: ccotenj beats me again! LOL...

lol... soon, a pioneer jedi will you be... only reason i got you this time is swmbo gave me a wicked cold, and i'm just lying in bed with my lappy mindlessly surfing...

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boy do i feel dumb lol literally same post before mine but where do i turn off the HDMI control I cant seem to find my manual thanks guys! NVM I goolged the manual thank god for google.

cool, you found it...

that manual thing can be really helpful... download it to your computer and spend a few minutes every day reading it... won't kill ya...
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post #3785 of 4994
2/9/11 at 3:48pm
I'm having problems with my vsx-1120 introducing audio lag. I have a SD directv dvr hooked up to my receiver using composite cables. From the receiver to the SD tv I am using component cables. I also have a BR player hooked up with HDMI for audio and component for video. This makes it possible for me to switch between sources using the receiver. I also have a second set of composite cables running (from dvr) to a different input on the tv so I can watch sometimes without using the receiver. I noticed right away an audio lag when watching and listnening through the reciever. If I switch the tv input to the direct feed from the dvr and listen to both sets of audio I only detect a slight echo of sound when using Source Direct but if I switch on Pro-logic which is what I use for watching tv I hear a sizeable delay in sound. The only solution I have found to minimize this problem is to turn off video conversion (which kills the monitor out) and watch the video that's coming direct from the dvr to the tv and the audio from the reciever. As soon as the video conversion is turned off the audio lag is almost gone. I did find one mention of this problem in a review of the vsx-819 at hometheatergears.com. In their review they said " This unit really does impress when you consider the price. It should have no problems with any of the high definition outputs, although some of the early reviews suggest that there are some issues when it comes to Dolby decoding with some tests showing an audio delay. However, this hasn't been a consistent fault, and may be corrected with some set-up tweaking." Any thoughts on this problem? I guess once I upgrade to a HD tv this problem should resolved itself? Thanks.
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post #3786 of 4994
2/9/11 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by Mike9471 View Post

I'm having problems with my vsx-1120 introducing audio lag. I have a SD directv dvr hooked up to my receiver using composite cables. From the receiver to the SD tv I am using component cables. I also have a BR player hooked up with HDMI for audio and component for video. This makes it possible for me to switch between sources using the receiver. I also have a second set of composite cables running (from dvr) to a different input on the tv so I can watch sometimes without using the receiver. I noticed right away an audio lag when watching and listnening through the reciever. If I switch the tv input to the direct feed from the dvr and listen to both sets of audio I only detect a slight echo of sound when using Source Direct but if I switch on Pro-logic which is what I use for watching tv I hear a sizeable delay in sound. The only solution I have found to minimize this problem is to turn off video conversion (which kills the monitor out) and watch the video that's coming direct from the dvr to the tv and the audio from the reciever. As soon as the video conversion is turned off the audio lag is almost gone. I did find one mention of this problem in a review of the vsx-819 at hometheatergears.com. In their review they said " This unit really does impress when you consider the price. It should have no problems with any of the high definition outputs, although some of the early reviews suggest that there are some issues when it comes to Dolby decoding with some tests showing an audio delay. However, this hasn't been a consistent fault, and may be corrected with some set-up tweaking." Any thoughts on this problem? I guess once I upgrade to a HD tv this problem should resolved itself? Thanks.

Look on the manual, there is a feature to help you sync the video with he audio in case there is any lag.
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post #3787 of 4994
2/9/11 at 7:01pm
I have this set up with 4a2. speaker setting 2 fronts Polk VM30 , 1 Polk VM20 center, 2 TSI200 surrounds and a PS100 SW. I thought this is considered a 5.1 setup how come the receiver does not read it as 5.1? Also what X.over should this setup be set on any help would be great.
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post #3788 of 4994
2/9/11 at 9:09pm
Our cable box feeds into the Pioneer 1120 via HDMI. The receiver is connected to the Samsung C7000 via HDMI. Everything works fine but is there a setting so that the volume between channels remains relatively equal? We frequently have to adjust the volume between channels. We have Cox cable and there is not a setting through the cable box to do, so I wondered if there was a setting in the Pioneer that I am missing. Thanks for your help. We're amateurs.
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post #3789 of 4994
2/10/11 at 4:25am
Yes it is called ALC, the button directly below the Home Menu button, labeled HDD on the button. It will cycle through different modes, ALC will keep the volume relatively even.
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post #3790 of 4994
2/10/11 at 4:42am
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Originally Posted by ccotenj View Post

that manual thing can be really helpful... download it to your computer and spend a few minutes every day reading it... won't kill ya...

I know three people who were seriously hurt trying to read a Denon manual...one was in a coma for 3 days!

Really...every try to read a Denon manual??
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post #3791 of 4994
2/10/11 at 9:50am
Just wanted to post in here how pleased I am with the purchase of this receiver. WOW did it wake up my definitive speakers compared to my 10+ year old Yammaha receiver!
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post #3792 of 4994
2/10/11 at 9:58am
I notified Pioneer of the problem with passing ESPN 3D broadcasts in 720p SBS. Here is my correspondence. I would feel more confident if the text in boldface came from DirecTV rather than Pioneer.



Sent February 8, 2011 at 11:15 PST

DirecTV broadcasts some 3D shows in 720p Side-by-Side format which is an optional 3D format for broadcasters. My VSX-32 apparently does not support this format. The result is I am unable to play these shows on my Samsung PN63C8000 TV. My understanding is that this format is optional for broadcasters but mandatory for receivers and TVs. Will Pioneer upgrade the firmware to correct this?


Received Wed 2/9/2011 2:13 PM PST

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics, Inc. The receiver fully supports the 3D signals. The signal Direct TV is transmitting is not compliant to the HDMI Organization specifications. We are told they will have this resolved in the first quarter. Please contact Direct TV for full details.


Thank You,


Rocky

Customer Service Representative
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post #3793 of 4994
2/10/11 at 11:59am
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Originally Posted by Raddle View Post

I notified Pioneer of the problem with passing ESPN 3D broadcasts in 720p SBS. Here is my correspondence. I would feel more confident if the text in boldface came from DirecTV rather than Pioneer.

Sent February 8, 2011 at 11:15 PST

DirecTV broadcasts some 3D shows in 720p Side-by-Side format which is an optional 3D format for broadcasters. My VSX-32 apparently does not support this format. The result is I am unable to play these shows on my Samsung PN63C8000 TV. My understanding is that this format is optional for broadcasters but mandatory for receivers and TVs. Will Pioneer upgrade the firmware to correct this?

Received Wed 2/9/2011 2:13 PM PST

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics, Inc. The receiver fully supports the 3D signals. The signal Direct TV is transmitting is not compliant to the HDMI Organization specifications. We are told they will have this resolved in the first quarter. Please contact Direct TV for full details.

Thank You,

Rocky

Customer Service Representative

Good 'ole dtv strikes again! DOH!
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post #3794 of 4994
2/10/11 at 4:56pm
hello everybody i just received my 1120 today and I had a question for y'all. is ok for me to setup my receiver without having my sub yet it won't be here for a week an I just really wannna hear this amp run what are your suggestions?
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post #3795 of 4994
2/10/11 at 5:03pm
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Originally Posted by Jonnyb1234567890 View Post

hello everybody i just received my 1120 today and I had a question for y'all. is ok for me to setup my receiver without having my sub yet it won't be here for a week an I just really wannna hear this amp run what are your suggestions?

Yes, just run the auto MCACC and leave the speakers set to LARGE. When your sub arrives, plug it in and do the "subwoofer crawl" to determine proper placement. After that, re-run auto-MCACC and then go back in to Manual SP Setup to set all the speakers to SMALL.
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post #3796 of 4994
2/10/11 at 5:26pm
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Originally Posted by palehorse View Post


Yes, just run the auto MCACC and leave the speakers set to LARGE. When your sub arrives, plug it in and do the "subwoofer crawl" to determine proper placement. After that, re-run auto-MCACC and then go back in to Manual SP Setup to set all the speakers to SMALL.

thanks for the feedback I've read
this whole forum and you seem to be the guy who has the right answers I'll be in touch if I have any break downs.
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post #3797 of 4994
2/10/11 at 5:59pm
what does leaving your speakers to large or small do for ya?
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post #3798 of 4994
2/10/11 at 6:16pm
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Originally Posted by Jonnyb1234567890 View Post

hello everybody i just received my 1120 today and I had a question for y'all. is ok for me to setup my receiver without having my sub yet it won't be here for a week an I just really wannna hear this amp run what are your suggestions?

Yes, that's what I have right now.
I'm still waiting for my Bic F12 to arrive.
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post #3799 of 4994
2/10/11 at 6:17pm
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Originally Posted by Jonnyb1234567890 View Post

what does leaving your speakers to large or small do for ya?

Large: let's them handle the bass frequencies
Small: send all the low freq's to the SUB
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post #3800 of 4994
2/10/11 at 6:20pm
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Originally Posted by Jonnyb1234567890 View Post

I've read
this whole forum and you seem to be the guy who has the right answers.

Amen!!!

cybrsage and ccotenj are pretty wise fellows too!!
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post #3801 of 4994
2/10/11 at 6:49pm
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Originally Posted by Jonnyb1234567890 View Post


thanks for the feedback I've read
this whole forum and you seem to be the guy who has the right answers I'll be in touch if I have any break downs.

No problem, and thanks -- I enjoy helping!

Come back and let us know how it all works out!
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post #3802 of 4994
2/10/11 at 6:52pm
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Originally Posted by Evildude View Post

Large: let's them handle the bass frequencies
Small: send all the low freq's to the SUB

All true! Just to be a little more specific: 'Large' completely negates the crossover for that speaker, so the speaker produces full range -- while 'Small' sends the freqs below the crossover point to the sub, and the speaker then handles only the freqs above the crossover setting.

With a decent sub, 'Small' is the better setting for the speakers so that they don't interfere with bass response in the room. It essentially let's a sub do it's job.
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post #3803 of 4994
2/10/11 at 8:07pm
I'm running a 3.1 setup right now, and MCACC has found both satellites, my center and the sub. MCACC calibrated it just fine and didn't throw any errors. Depending on the source, the sub will activate, but when I'm using the cdr or analog inputs, the sub doesn't produce tone.

It doesn't matter if the satt/center are set to large or small. The sub definitely works and the stereo has definitely utilized it before.

Energy 8.2 SW
Energy XL150 Satts
Energy XL-C100 Center

Is there something I can toggle to make the stereo always output LFE/Bass to the sub? Thanks

Edit: apparently the input on the back of the sub is flakey > Wiggling the cable while playing a bass heavy track lit it up. Frustrating
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post #3804 of 4994
2/10/11 at 8:17pm
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Originally Posted by diversionmary View Post

I'm running a 3.1 setup right now, and MCACC has found both satellites, my center and the sub. MCACC calibrated it just fine and didn't throw any errors. Depending on the source, the sub will activate, but when I'm using the cdr or analog inputs, the sub doesn't produce tone.

It doesn't matter if the satt/center are set to large or small. The sub definitely works and the stereo has definitely utilized it before.

Energy 8.2 SW
Energy XL150 Satts
Energy XL-C100 Center

Is there something I can toggle to make the stereo always output LFE/Bass to the sub? Thanks

I think while you're listening on that input in stereo mode you can press "Receiver"> "Audio Parameters" then use the up & down arrows to toggle til you find the "LFE" option which you can turn on or off.
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post #3805 of 4994
2/11/11 at 5:00am
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Originally Posted by cybrsage View Post

I know three people who were seriously hurt trying to read a Denon manual...one was in a coma for 3 days!

Really...every try to read a Denon manual??

LOL! yea, i have a d&m product now (marantz av7005)... d&m manuals certainly are a bit more difficult to figure out, that's for sure... they decided to make the av7005 one even more challenging, as they essentially copied over the manual for the sr7005, and "forgot" to take out a few things that don't exist on the av7005... like, oh, amplifiers, for one...

imo/ime, the "key" to understanding the manual (regardless of cem), is "reading" the whole thing... there many options that interact with one another (some in very mysterious ways), and without at least a "loose grasp" on the functionality of the entire unit, it's pretty easy to be deceived...

second "key"... never assume the unit works the way YOU want it to...

want to REALLY challenge yourself/be amused? buy a "direct from china" product... the "manual" for my yaqin ms-20l integrated tube amp has several "giggle moments" in it... as well as a couple things that left me scratching my head in complete confusion for awhile...
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post #3806 of 4994
2/11/11 at 5:02am
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Originally Posted by diversionmary View Post

Edit: apparently the input on the back of the sub is flakey > Wiggling the cable while playing a bass heavy track lit it up. Frustrating

Have you tried another cable? Is the sub still under warranty?
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post #3807 of 4994
2/11/11 at 5:08am
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Originally Posted by Evildude View Post

Amen!!!

cybrsage and ccotenj are pretty wise fellows too!!

thanks, i try... although i do not have an 1120, i've had enough pioneer products to "know how they work"...

and even though i'm currently "pioneer-less" (other than the kuro), i remain a pioneer fanboy (although they are really trying my patience lately)...

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Originally Posted by palehorse View Post

No problem, and thanks -- I enjoy helping!

Come back and let us know how it all works out!

i, for one, am glad you are here... we were in dire need of another enthusiastic pioneer fanboy who has the "secret decoder ring", and you are fulfilling that need... there's not many of us left, and sadly, some of the ones that are left were driven off by some posters in the sc-37 thread...
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2/11/11 at 5:14am
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Originally Posted by palehorse View Post

Have you tried another cable? Is the sub still under warranty?

yea, that's what i would do... make sure that the cable isn't flaky first...

cables generally don't fail "all on their own", but i've had more than one suffer "premature death by cat"...
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post #3809 of 4994
2/11/11 at 5:21am
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Originally Posted by Evildude View Post

Amen!!!

cybrsage and ccotenj are pretty wise fellows too!!

Thanks, but I mostly just regurgitate what I have learned from this forum during my stay here.
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post #3810 of 4994
2/11/11 at 10:43am
What stereo settings would you guys recommended for HDIM connected HD Samsung Cable box with a 5.1 audio setup. I tried the auto surround and everything is coming out of the LR speakers and nothing from the centers.
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